| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS13-056 | Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2845187) | Windows XP | Critical | 10-07-2013 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted image file.
Detailed Information on the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft DirectShow parses GIF image files. This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opened a specially crafted GIF file. If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.Further information on this exploit is available at : MS13-056
Affected Software
Windows XP Service Pack 3Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012